Russell Joseph Hollers

Russell Joseph Hollers of Candor died on May 1st, 2021. He was 82 years old.

The family is planning a private celebration of life at a later date.

Born on March 23rd, 1939, Russ grew up in Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Durham High School in 1957. He was a Morehead Scholar and received his undergraduate and law degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1961 and 1963.

After four years as an Army JAG officer from 1963-1967, Russ joined a private law practice in Troy, NC. He and Will Atkinson formed Hollers & Atkinson in 1978 and practiced together until their retirements in 2016. Russ was the Montgomery County Attorney for almost 50 years and also served as the Town Attorney of Candor, Star and Troy.

Russ was an active supporter of the Democratic Party and was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. in 1985.

Russ was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor who was admired by all for his generosity, fairness, optimism in humanity, kindness and intellect. Russ received so much from his community, and he spent his life trying to give back some measure of the love, friendship and support he was given.

"Be kind and you'll never regret it. People will remember you for that quality more than others." Russell J. Hollers, Jr., May 27th, 1991

Russ is survived by his wife, Anna Hollers, along with his three children: Russell Hollers, III (Susannah), Catherine Powell (Biff) and Elizabeth Welsby (Ian), two step-daughters: Kendall Jones (Marcus) and Jody Warner (Josh), and two sisters: Barbara Hollers and Pat Beck. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Russell J. Hollers, Jr. as referenced on the Briggs Funeral Home website or a charity of your choice.



Briggs-Candor Funeral Home is serving the Hollers Family

Online condolences can be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com